Genuine and easy going. I love meeting new people, live music, travel and being outdoors.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am about to start hosting again, since I now have a small spare room in my statehouse. I like helping people out with accommodation and showing them around my town.
I love meeting new people and I think surfing on other couches around the world is a pretty amazing thing to do.

Interests

I love learning (I'm currently undertaking research in environmental science and sustainability) and working outdoors. I also paint and play ukulele. I am lucky enough to be able to devote some of my time to volunteering and I find it very, very rewarding.

• pets
• cooking
• vegetarian
• working out
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

So many, favourite books include The Little Prince and The Alchemist.
Music: alternative, roots, indie, folk, rock....
Movies...lots. Really liked There Will Be Blood, No Country For Old Men, Awake in Fright, Amelie, Life is Beautiful, Japanese Story...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recently spent two months as a volunteer research assistant on a Christmas Island conservation project (the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'). It was amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

Stories! I love sharing stories with people, especially hearing theirs. It's a great way of getting to know someone, of looking at the world in a creative way, and everything in life has a story.

I've been playing ukulele for about two years - can teach a beginner a few bits, but happy to learn from more experienced musicians!!
I used to play the flute for many years, not so much now.

I am happy to go for a landscape painting session with anyone - I'm an artist from way back but have only started landscape painting fairly recently.
I think everyone can make art and would love to share my skills if you would like to learn.

I like sharing skills and knowledge, I try to encourage community change through collaborating on projects and exchanging stories. I recently completed a sustainability leadership course and I could talk about that for ages :-) It was the best!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Vegetarian cooking, socializing, stimulating conversation. I am an experienced house and pet sitter, and home owner - I will check your preferences on Couchsurfing.com, adhere to any house rules and respect your property and personal space.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia